San Diego County, California Public Records

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San Diego County is located at the very bottom of California on the west most edge and is one of the most populated counties in California. It is directly above Mexico and even shares a boarder with Tijuana. The county has miles of beaches and a balmy Mediterranean climate that makes it the perfect home for those who are looking for a warm weather county to live in.

The county was founded in 1850, when California was officially brought into statehood, but it began back in 1769, when the Spanish started Mission San Diego de Alcala. It was deeded to the United States, however, in 1848 thanks to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which helped to end the war between the US and Mexico. San Diego County was named, apparopriately, after San Diego Bay, which was named thanks to Sebastian Vicaino in 1602 in honor of St. Didacus of Alcala who, in Spanish, is pronounced San Diego de Alcala de Henares. Those looking for San Diego County public records can find them located at the County Administration Center at 1600 Pacific Highway in San Diego, California any time Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.